AZ SB1482

Allows juveniles sentenced to life imprisonment to become eligible for parole after serving a minimum sentence, regardless of whether the offense occurred before or after January 1, 1994.

Establishes parole eligibility after 25 calendar years for juveniles sentenced to at least 25 years of imprisonment (including consecutive sentences).

Removes the option to sentence juveniles under 18 to "natural life" for first degree murder; instead limits sentencing to "life" with parole eligibility requirements based on victim age (25 years if victim was 15+, 35 years if victim was under 15).

Requires commutation of sentences for persons already sentenced before this act's effective date: converts natural life sentences to life with parole eligibility after 25 years, and converts sentences of 25+ years to parole-eligible sentences after 25 years.

Restricts natural life sentences for violent sexual assault to persons at least 18 years of age at time of offense, and establishes parole eligibility for terrorism convictions if defendant was under 18.